How to get sick leave

How can I explain to my manager about my sickness because I can't even make it out of bed,I'm extremely weak and nothing seems to be working not even the iron supplements I've stopped taken it cos it makes me sick...10+4days gone. Please I need an advice on how to go about getting time off for 2-3weeks just to get on my feet.

Comments (4)

Don't speak to your manager, he/she can't do anything really. It's your GP you have to speak to and tell them you're really unwell and that you aren't fit to work. They might only give you a week off to start with, but you can request more time if you still don't feel fit xx

GP can sign you off. Have you told your boss you're pregnant? If work are aware then they cannot include pregnancy related illness on your sick record. I'd recommend you tell your boss and HR. Hope you feel better soon. X

Definately go see ur gp and ask to be signed off for a couple weeks. In my last pregnancy i was signed off for 4 weeks all together. Was the best thing i could have done as i felt so ill. Hope u feel better soon

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